HIST 4010

This course will examine how masculinity and femininity has been constructed in popular culture using newspapers, magazines, advertisements, films and novels. Careful attention will be paid to the intersections of gender, race and class. In addition to analyzing some outstanding texts in this field, students will have the opportunity to write an original essay on a topic of their choice. [Offering(s): Offered in even-numbered years.][Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the BA Honours program with a minimum of 70% average in all History course attempts.][Department(s): Department of History]